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Eight Is Enough

★6.2 1977 – 1981 5 Seasons Lee Mendelson TV-MA

Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 112 episodes

Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense

Episode 01

Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense

Mar 15, 1977

""Never try eating nectarines since juice may dispense."" That's how Tom and Joan Bradford remember the names of their childrens: Nicholas, Tommy, Elizabeth, Nancy, Susan, Joannie, Mary, and David.Tired of fighting with his father,David move out of the Bradford house and the youngest Bradford children fight over his bedroom, prompting Tom to learn the importance of having a family relationship.Elizabeth is arrested for possession of narcotics and Tom and Joan have to find 1,500 to pay a lawyer. Nicholas had his tonsils removed.

Schussboomer

Episode 02

Schussboomer

Mar 22, 1977

Matilda, Mary's very pregnant, unmarriage, friend stays in the Bradford house while she is between apartment, but her attidude toward marriage upsets Tom. She learns the joys of parenthood and paternal Tom helps deliver her baby. Tom is upset that Susan wants to spend the weekend with her bofriend at Square Valley.

Pieces of Eight

Episode 03

Pieces of Eight

Mar 29, 1977

Tom's chance at managing the newpapers runs into trouble when the printers go on stike. The whole family pitches in to help earn extra money. Nancy is disappointed by a modeling agent but Joan geta a job as a photographer to earn money during the strike. Tom and Joan argue about her continuing to work after the strike is settled.

Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory

Episode 04

Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory

Apr 5, 1977

Topsy-turvy at the Bradfords when Tommy has his ""dream girl"" stand him up. Neither David nor Tom wants to go on their annual hunt. Nancy wants to be a cheerleader. Elizabeth gets grounded over curfew.

Turnabout

Episode 05

Turnabout

Apr 12, 1977

David learns about his life at a party the family throws to celebrates doctor Maxwell's 25th anniversary, as his date and Maxwell don't get along. David helps an older woman stuck in a traffic jam, but his dates seems to cause more trouble with his family than he bargained for.

Quarantine

Episode 06

Quarantine

Apr 19, 1977

Togetherness can be really funny when the whole Bradford household is quarantined, including Nancy's blind date,after Mary's boyfriend comes down with a mysterious ailment. David has to run errands for his quaranteened family. Nicolas hides some toys he brought into the house without buying them. Cabin fever eventually drives the family crazy.

V is for Vivian

Episode 07

V is for Vivian

Apr 26, 1977

Tony's sister shows up for a visit and turns the Bradford house upside-down when the encourages the kids to pursue their dreams and goals. David gets laid off and Vivian gets him a job as an architect. Mary gets ""C' in Introductory Philosophy. Joanie considers traveling in an acting company if she gets accepted by the director.

Hit and Run

Episode 08

Hit and Run

May 3, 1977

Joannie has a fender-bender with a real developer who is upset with Bradford's column opposing his project. Meanwhile, Elizabeth goes from three prom dates to none when they all show up at the same time. Tommy breaks the window of a local church house.

The Gipper Caper

Episode 09

The Gipper Caper

Aug 10, 1977

Tom is challenged to a family touch football game by his dentist. He learns that winning is not the only thing that counts. Elizabeth worries about Maria in Columbia.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 44 votes

Synopsis

Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.

DramaComedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Abby Bradford

Grant Goodeve

Grant Goodeve

David Bradford

Willie Aames

Willie Aames

Tommy Bradford

Dianne Kay

Dianne Kay

Nancy Bradford

Connie Needham

Connie Needham

Elizabeth Bradford

Lani O'Grady

Lani O'Grady

Mary Bradford

Adam Rich

Adam Rich

Nicholas Bradford

Where to watch Eight Is Enough

Eight Is Enough is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Lee Mendelson has 5 seasons and 112 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 44 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Eight Is Enough have?

Eight Is Enough has 5 seasons with 112 episodes in total.

Is Eight Is Enough still on the air?

Eight Is Enough has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Eight Is Enough?

Eight Is Enough airs on ABC.

When did Eight Is Enough first air?

Eight Is Enough first aired on March 15, 1977.

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